Auto body schools in Tennessee

We found 14 schools offering auto body & collision repair training in Tennessee, with campuses in Nashville, Blountville, Athens, and Crump and more. Auto body technicians in Tennessee earn a median $47,460 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
14
Public colleges
13
Median pay in TN
$47,460
Cities with schools
3

14 auto body & collision repair schools

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  1. Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +1

  2. Northeast State Community College

    Blountville, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  3. TCAT Athens

    Athens, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +3

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  5. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  6. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump

    Crump, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  7. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

    Elizabethton, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  8. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll

    Paris, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +7

  9. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

    Jackson, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  10. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  11. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown

    Morristown, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  14. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

    Huntsville, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +13

  15. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland

    Crossville, TN · Public

    • Auto body & collision repair
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

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What auto body technicians earn in Tennessee

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Auto body technician salary in TennesseeHow to become an auto body technician

Median pay
$47,460
$22.82 an hour
Typical range
$34,950–$70,310
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
3,970
Job growth, 2025–35
+3.7%
12,600 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many auto body & collision repair schools are in Tennessee?

We list 14 schools in Tennessee with auto body & collision repair programs: 13 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Nashville, Blountville, Athens, Crump, and Elizabethton.

Are there community college auto body & collision repair programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 13 public colleges in Tennessee offer auto body & collision repair. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does auto body & collision repair school cost in Tennessee?

Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $6,631 to $32,544. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do auto body technicians make in Tennessee?

The median pay for auto body technicians in Tennessee is $47,460 a year, and most earn between $34,950 and $70,310, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a auto body & collision repair school in Tennessee?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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